Lined Tote Bag Sewing Pattern — Threaded Loop Handle, Boxed Corners | RACHEL (PDF)
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Sew a fully lined tote with a threaded loop handle
RACHEL is a lined tote with a clever twist: instead of stitched-on straps, the webbing threads through a channel around the top and forms one continuous loop, so the handle pulls smoothly and there are no strap ends to work loose. It's fully lined with boxed corners, giving it a flat base and a neat finish inside and out.
What you'll learn
- Sewing and topstitching the shaped handle openings between outer and lining
- Joining the lined panels and boxing the corners
- Folding and stitching a channel around the top edge
- Threading webbing through the channel to form a continuous loop handle
- Joining and hiding the webbing ends inside the channel
What you'll need
Medium or heavy weight cotton — ½m for the outer and ½m for the lining — plus at least 1m of 25mm webbing or tape. Seam allowance is 6mm.
Skill level
Beginner. Full-colour step-by-step photographs, our trademark 'Easy to Follow Instructions', and full-size reusable A4 templates — no enlarging required. A free video tutorial is available on our YouTube channel.